Habitat For Humanity ReStore of Champaign County

Habitat For Humanity ReStore of Champaign County is a thrift store in Champaign, IL, located at 1914 Glenn Park Dr. The store sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, home accessories, building materials, household goods, and working electronics. Proceeds from the ReStore provide funding to Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County to help eliminate indecent housing and see neighborhoods thrive. The store offers firm prices but provides discounts of up to 75% on items that have been in the store for an extended period. It also offers a 15% discount for first responders, active and retired military members, teachers, and students with a valid student ID. GreenSheen paint and purchased hardware are available for online purchase and in-store pickup. The store holds a rating of 4.20 based on customer reviews.

The facility features over 15,000 square feet of goods and relies on volunteers for processing donations, customer service, pricing, product merchandising, data entry, and maintenance. Volunteer hours are flexible, and groups are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the drive-up area at the back of the building during specified hours. The ReStore moved to its current location in 2022, placing the store, administrative offices, and construction warehouse under one roof for the first time. It previously operated in downtown Champaign from 2003 until 2006, then moved a few blocks east before the 2022 relocation.

Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County was formed in 1991 by community members concerned about racial injustice. The first home was built and sold in 1992, and by the end of that year, 144 families had purchased simple, decent, affordable homes in the area. The UIUC Student Chapter began in 1992 and became an official chapter with Habitat for Humanity International in 1993. The organization builds and sells decent, quality, affordable houses to families at a zero percent interest rate, selecting families based on need, willingness to partner, and ability to repay. It also provides home maintenance, budgeting, and financial education classes free of charge.

The ReStore’s positive rating from customers reflects its role in providing quality items at discounted prices while supporting community housing efforts. By combining retail with charitable mission, the store serves as a vital resource for Champaign residents seeking affordable home goods and building materials.

The store sits on Glenn Park Drive, just a fraction of a mile from Westgate Mall and North Mattis Avenue. It is also near West Church Street and Glenn Park, with West University Avenue a short distance away.

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